Mount Joy Wire is a cable & plow steel wire manufacturer offering high-tensile-strength materials engineered for demanding lifting, hoisting, and structural applications. We offer a wide range of cable steel, including: Plow Steel, Improved Plow Steel, Extra Improved Plow Steel, Extra Extra Improved Plow Steel. Our production capabilities support industries that require exceptional breaking strength and abrasion resistance in rope and cable assemblies.
We produce cable and plow steel wire in Bright and Electro-Galvanized coatings to meet varying corrosion-resistance requirements. Production diameters range from .005" to .120" to cover both precision and heavy-duty specifications. Packaging options span from 6" spools to 30" reels to match your volume needs and handling equipment.
Our cost-effective Plow Steel provides reliable tensile strength for general-purpose wire rope and cable assemblies where standard breaking loads meet project requirements. This material delivers consistent performance without requiring the extreme loads that higher-grade options do. We control diameter consistency and surface quality to meet industry standards and ensure smooth operation through sheaves and drums.
Improved Plow Steel delivers approximately 15% higher breaking strength than standard Plow Steel. This enhanced strength-to-weight ratio enables lighter cable assemblies when space and weight constraints matter. We maintain the same ductility and formability as standard grades while delivering superior performance under heavy cyclic loading.
Extra Improved Plow Steel offers the strength needed for high-stress environments involving shock loads, impact forces, and extreme duty cycles. We provide approximately 10% greater breaking strength than Improved Plow Steel, extending service life in critical operations. Smaller rope diameters maintain required safety factors while reducing system weight.
Extra Extra Improved Plow Steel represents the highest-strength grade available, where maximum breaking load and fatigue resistance are non-negotiable. This ultra-high-performance material excels in lifting, hoisting, and structural applications where failure is not an option. We verify tensile properties and surface finish through intensive testing to meet the exacting standards your most demanding projects require.
We supply cable and plow steel wire on spools or reels ranging from 6" to 30" in diameter, or on cardboard cores, to accommodate varying production volumes. Smaller spools work well for prototype testing, sampling, and limited production runs. Larger reels are ideal for continuous manufacturing, where frequent spool changes disrupt workflow and reduce efficiency.
The right packaging size depends on how much wire you run through your equipment and what your machinery can handle. Matching the spool size to your actual consumption prevents you from sitting on excess inventory while keeping enough material on hand. This keeps storage costs down and avoids production interruptions from running out of wire.
Send us your high-carbon steel wire specifications or desired performance properties to request a quote, or call our team directly at the number below.